17th Century English Sterling Silver Apostle Spoon
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
17th century
This early English apostle spoon is crafted from sterling silver and dates to the 17th century. The spoon is of a typical historical form, featuring a slender, straight stem that leads to a shaped terminal.
The terminal is decorated with a small cast figure representing an apostle, though the specific attributes of this figure are now indistinct, with a possibility that it depicts St. John. The spoon measures 18 cm in length and has a total weight of 58 grams. While the item retains its original structure without apparent losses or faults, it exhibits minor surface scratches consistent with its age. Hallmarks typically found on such silver pieces are present but have been worn and are described as rubbed overall, making identification of specific silver makers or origin city marks difficult to ascertain.
The bowl of the spoon remains smooth, showcasing the classic design elements associated with English apostle spoons from this era.
Evidence at a glance
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Physical characteristics
- Length
- 18 cm
- Weight
- 58 g
- Material
- sterling silver
Design
- Figure
- possibly St John
- Terminal
- apostle figure
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
Catalogue references
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